Iowa Golf Association & IGA Foundation

1605 N. Ankeny Blvd, suite 210
Ankeny, IA 50023

ph: (515) 207-1062 or (888) 388-4442
[email protected]

MISSION STATEMENT

The Iowa Golf Association is the governing body for golf in the state of Iowa and exists as a non-profit organization that works to preserve, protect and promote the best interests and spirit of the game. As “caretakers” of the game we work to preserve the rich history of golf in our state and to provide numerous services that benefit all that play the game in Iowa.

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Meet our staff

Chad Pitts
Chad Pitts
CEO / Executive Director

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Katelynn Hogenson
Katelynn Hogenson
Chief Operating Officer

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Clint Brown
Clint Brown
Director of Communications & Marketing

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Nate McCoy
Nate McCoy
Director of Handicapping & Course Rating

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Karli Kerrigan
Karli Kerrigan
Director of Competitions

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Justin Farrell
Justin Farrell
P.J. Boatwright Intern - 2022

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Gavin Matthias
Gavin Matthias
P.J. Boatwright Intern - 2022

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Jaclyn Wojciechowski
Jaclyn Wojciechowski
P.J. Boatwright Intern - 2022

IGA Board of Directors

Steve Jermier (President)
Steve Jermier (President)
Echo Valley CC
Mike Purcell (Vice President)
Mike Purcell (Vice President)
Veenker Memorial GC
Leighann LaRocca (Secretary)
Leighann LaRocca (Secretary)
Des Moines Golf & CC
Jon Brown (Treasurer)
Jon Brown (Treasurer)
Hillcrest CC
Matt Arenholz
Matt Arenholz
Elmcrest CC
Andy Burton
Andy Burton
Tournament Club of Iowa
Vaughn Halyard
Vaughn Halyard
Cedar Rapids CC
Michelle Klein
Michelle Klein
Waterloo Women's Golf Association
Randy Larson
Randy Larson
Finkbine GC
Mike Pape
Mike Pape
Whispering Creek GC
Al Pottebaum
Al Pottebaum
LeMars Willow Creek GC
Brenda Samuelson
Brenda Samuelson
Clarinda CC
Tom Schill
Tom Schill
Fort Dodge CC
Bill Tank
Bill Tank
Crow Valley GC
Bill Eby (Past President)
Bill Eby (Past President)
Davenport CC

Iowa Golf Association COMMITTEES

RULES & COMPETITIONS

Mike Purcell, Chair
Tom Christensen
Jon Brown
Dennis Bull
Andy Burton
Gene Elliott
Todd Hingtgen
Mike Pape
Ron Peterson
Tom Schill

COMMUNICATIONS

Vaughn Halyard, Chair
Molly Altorfer
Matthew Arenholz
Rick Brown
Mark Gambaiana
Michelle Klein
Al Pottebaum
Levi Slings
Jeff Wendel

WOMEN’S RULES & COMPETITIONS

Julie Buerman, Chair
Kathy Fortune
Christi Imsland
Nicol Jones
Michelle Klein
Rose Kubesheski
Leighann LaRocca
Mikayla Olson

HANDICAPPING

Bill Eby, Chair
Matthew Arenholz
Jamie Blackburn
Tom Christensen
Patty Iogha
Al Pottebaum
Denny Samuelson
Tom Schill
Bill Tank

HERMAN SANI SCHOLARSHIP

Steve Jermier, Chair
Andy Burton
Ted Coppock
Trina Dirks
Katelynn Hogenson
Neil Johnson
Michelle Klein
John Mark Lemon
John Matovina
Ron Peterson
Tim Taylor

ANN GRIFFEL SCHOLARSHIP

Leighann LaRocca, Chair
Julie Buerman
Sheila Burton
Laurie Graham
Christi Imsland
Michelle Klein
Marianne Michel
Brenda Samuelson
Jan Sewright
Leanne Smith

HALL OF FAME

Jon Brown, Chair

Nominating
Tom Christensen
Leighann LaRocca
Al Nelson
Ron Van Buskirk
Jeff Wendel
Mike Green
Joe Butler
Jim Sedrel
Rose Kubesheski

Voting
John Ausen
Rick Brown
Gene Elliott
Mike McCoy
Bob Moreland
Ken Schall
Dave Sergeant
Jeff Smith
Doug Snook

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